NLCS Game 3 – Giants Fall

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants warms up before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants warms up before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants warms up before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants warms up before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Gregor Blanco #7, Brandon Belt #9 and Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants talk before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Fromer St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Danny Cox throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cardinals take on the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Kyle Lohse #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants flies out to center in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Kyle Lohse #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants turns a double-play as Jon Jay #19 of the St. Louis Cardinals is out at second base in the first inning in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants turns a double-play as Jon Jay #19 of the St. Louis Cardinals is out at second base in the first inning in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Kyle Lohse #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Kyle Lohse #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Fans hold up signs and wave flags as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants turns a double-play as Jon Jay #19 of the St. Louis Cardinals is out at second base in the first inning in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Brandon Belt #9 of the San Francisco Giants slides under the tag of Pete Kozma #38 of the St. Louis Cardinals and is safe in the second inning in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: A general view during player introductions as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: A general view during player introductions as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after striking out swinging in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Jon Jay #19 of the St. Louis Cardinals chases after a hit by Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants in the third inning in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated at the dugout steps after scoring on a fielder's choice hit by Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated by Hunter Pence #8 in front of the dugout after scoring on a fielder's choice hit by Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Matt Carpenter #13 of the St. Louis Cardinals is congratulated at the dugout by Mark McGwire and pitcher Chris Carpenter #29 after Matt Carpenter hits a two-run home run in the third inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Matt Carpenter #13 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a two-run home run in the third inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants walks off the mound at the end of the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Fans hold up a sign for Matt Carpenter #13 of the St. Louis Cardinals as the Cardinals take on the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Catcher Buster Posey #28 and pitcher Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants talk on the mound in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Kyle Lohse #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches agains the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Kyle Lohse #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches agains the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Hunter Pence #8 of the San Francisco Giants catches a ball in right field hit by Allen Craig #21 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Hunter Pence #8 of the San Francisco Giants catches a ball in right field hit by Allen Craig #21 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Pete Kozma #38 of the St. Louis Cardinals turns a double play as Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants is out at second base in the fifth inning in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: St. Louis Cardinals fans hold up a sign as the Cardinals take on the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Manager Mike Matheny #22 of the St. Louis Cardinals walks back to the dugout after a pitching change in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Edward Mujica #44 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: David Freese #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a double in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Matt Cain #18 talks with catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Members of the grounds crew puts the tarp on the field during a rain delay in the bottom of the seventh inning between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: A few fans sit in their seat during a rain delay in the seventh inning in Game Three of the National League Championship Series between the Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: A general view during a rain delay in the seventh inning in Game Three of the National League Championship Series between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Two St. Louis Cardinals fans stand in the lower deck under an umbrella during a rain delay in the seventh inning in Game Three of the National League Championship Series between the Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Members of the grounds crew remove the tarp on the field after a lengthy rain delay that started in the bottom of the seventh inning between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Javier Lopez #49 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the seventh inning against Jon Jay #19 of the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Javier Lopez #49 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the seventh inning against Jon Jay #19 of the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Jason Motte #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Jose Mijares #50 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Jose Mijares #50 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: George Kontos #70 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v St Louis Cardinals - Game Three

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 17: Matt Holliday #7 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after fouling a ball off in the eighth inning while taking on the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 17, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)